Jack Beater

Jack Beater was the author of numerous books on Florida history and lore. He collected his pirate tales through interviews with descendants of the state's early settlers, giving them a folksy and authentic feel. A native of Pennsylvania, he made Florida his home before his death in 1969.

Jack Beater was the author of numerous books on Florida history and lore. He collected his pirate tales through interviews with descendants of the state's early settlers, giving them a folksy and authentic feel. A native of Pennsylvania, he made Florida his home before his death in 1969. See less